Let's see how AT2020 and Blue Yeti score on this aspect.ĪT2020 is Audio Technica's first entry into the world of microphones. Even if a product doesn't look all that great, if it's performance is top-notch, then it is sure to be a hit among users. PerformanceĪnother defining aspect of any product is its performance. There is no clear winner here, so the choice depends on what design you like the most.īut if you look at usability, Yeti is better because of its height and its easy adjustability – both of which are absent in AT2020. After close analysis, our design team feels that both the products look great. Now it is time to decide which of the two is better. That said, both the products are simple to set up and use because they offer a plug and play setup option. AT2020 is much shorter, which means, bending down is inevitable if you want to get a good voice recording.Īnother aspect is that the stand of AT2020 feels a little flimsy whereas that of Yeti is solid and looks durable. This is a useful feature especially for those tall people who find it hard and outright annoying to bend down to talk into a microphone. Blue Yeti is designed in such a way that the microphone has a good height, which means, you can talk directly into it without having to bend down.
Is there any difference in design and usability? There is one significant difference in design and this impacts the overall usability of the product. Like AT2020, the design is aesthetic and the color choice, which is an all-white or all-black, goes well with any decor. You can push it away from you when you want to take a break from recording to ensure that unwanted noise doesn't get recorded. The arm on which the mic sits can be adjusted to match your preferences. This is a retro design with a solid base that gives additional stability and support to the mic and prevents it from toppling over. This dimension is slightly smaller than the standard capsule that you'll find on other microphones of this type.Īs a result, there is an assumption that a small diaphragm means less sound or not a solid sound, but AT2020 completely disproves this assumption, as the sound quality is excellent.īlue Yeti's design is somewhat similar to AT2020, but it is not the same. The casing has a black electret capsule that is about 16mm in diameter. Though this is not a substitute for an external pop filter, it nevertheless does a good job of eliminating first level noise. There is also a secondary layer to eliminate the popping sound, you often hear in poorly recorded audios. The cast metal is thick and maybe even a little chunky, while the wire mesh protects the capsule and acts as a natural screen to eliminate noise. Try taking a look at the electronics inside! It is not easy and this is because the build is solid with the mic itself weighing a little more than 12 oz. The build is solid and it is sure to last a long time for you. The black color and superior finish make it look like a high-end microphone, and gives an extra touch of beauty. The design of AT2020 is simple, and at the same time elegant. Headphone Output with Volume Control: 3.Design is an important aspect as that is what creates the first impression about a product on a customer.
Headphone Output Power: 130mW (at 1kHz, 10% T.H.D., 32 ohm load) Control: Mix control Headphone volume control The microphone’s cardioid pickup pattern delivers excellent off-axis rejection, while its A/D converter with a 16-bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate ensures extremely articulate sound reproduction.Īudio-Technica’s state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques ensure that the microphone complies with the company’s renowned consistency and reliability standards. It also offers mix control that blends microphone and pre-recorded audio. The AT2020 USB+ features a built-in headphone jack with volume control that allows you to directly monitor your microphone signal with no delay. The microphone offers the critically acclaimed, award-winning sound of the AT2020, with studio-quality articulation and intelligibility perfect for singer/songwriters, podcasters, voice-over artists, field recorders, and home studio recorders. Equipped with a USB output, the AT2020 USB+ is designed for digitally capturing music or any acoustic audio source using your favorite recording software.